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Packaging Material Evaluation
Ensure your packaging materials meet UAE safety, quality, and food-contact standards.
Packaging Material Evaluation
Overview
Packaging materials used for food, beverages, cosmetics, detergents, and consumer goods in Dubai must be evaluated and approved by Dubai Municipality to ensure they meet UAE health, safety, and environmental standards.
The Packaging Material Evaluation service verifies that packaging is:
- Safe for food contact.
- Free from harmful chemicals.
- Compliant with UAE and GCC standards.
- Stable under expected storage conditions.
- Properly labeled and traceable.
- Suitable for intended product use.
Dubai Municipality reviews technical specifications, material composition, test reports, and compliance documentation to ensure that packaging materials do not affect the quality, safety, or shelf life of the products they contain.
At My CA Global, we manage the entire evaluation process including documentation gathering, technical file review, test report alignment, and submission for approval.
Why Packaging Material Evaluation Is Required
- Mandatory for food-contact packaging and many consumer goods
- Ensures materials are free from restricted chemicals
- Protects consumers from contamination risks
- Supports food safety and hygiene compliance
- Prevents shipment delays and regulatory penalties
- Verifies packaging is suitable for UAE climate conditions
- Essential for FIRS registration and product approvals
Packaging Materials That Require Evaluation
Food-Contact Packaging:
- Plastic containers & bottles
- Glass jars
- Cans & metal packaging
- Pouches & laminated films
- Paper cups & cardboard packaging
- Foils, wraps & trays
Cosmetic & Detergent Packaging:
- Tubes, bottles & dispensers
- Pump sprays & atomizers
- Cartons & printed packaging
Other Consumer Packaging:
- Flexible packaging
- Secondary packaging used for retail
- Packing materials affecting product safety
Any packaging material intended for direct or indirect contact with consumables or consumer products often requires Municipality evaluation.
What My CA Global Handles
- Material classification and suitability review
- Compliance assessment based on UAE/GCC standards
- Technical specifications validation
- Migration test report verification (if applicable)
- Labeling & traceability check
- Documentation compilation for submission
- Online file creation and Municipality submission
- Authority query support
- Evaluation result and approval confirmation
Dubai Municipality Evaluation Process
- 1. Material identification and categorization
- 2. Technical datasheet and composition review
- 3. Migration & chemical safety test review (if required)
- 4. Label and traceability verification
- 5. Documentation preparation
- 6. Evaluation submission to Dubai Municipality
- 7. Reply to authority queries and amendments
- 8. Final evaluation confirmation and approval
Documents Required
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Migration test reports (if applicable)
- Composition declaration
- Packaging artwork/label (if labeled)
- Manufacturer details
- Certificate of conformity or origin (if available)
- Product usage information
- Packaging specification sheet
Complete and clear technical documents help expedite approvals.
Timeline Note
“Most product records are prepared and verified within days depending on complexity. Correct submissions reduce queries and speed up port clearance.”
“Get Your Packaging Material Evaluated for Dubai Municipality Compliance”
Ensure your packaging meets UAE safety and quality standards before import or distribution.
